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The Kansas City Royals continue shaping their long-term core this offseason, and recent contract extension discussions drew unexpected attention Tuesday. Royals fans quickly reacted after a lighthearted moment involving one of the club’s central pieces went viral. Vinnie Pasquantino, the Royals’ first baseman, sparked online buzz after reacting to details of his new deal. Pasquantino […]

The San Francisco Giants continue shaping their clubhouse identity this season, and recently acquired outfielder Harrison Bader offered a revealing moment that connected past and present. As he settles in with the Giants, the veteran reflected on relationships that still resonate across Major League Baseball. Bader, now patrolling the outfield for San Francisco, appeared Tuesday […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off two disappointing seasons after their World Series runs. A fire sale at the MLB trade deadline lost them Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez, but they have now replaced them both in the offseason. The Diamondbacks have signed Carlos Santana to play first base in his 17th MLB season. “Carlos […]

The Minnesota Twins have a roster worthy of competing in 2026, but they aren’t a threat to win the World Series. The Twins usually start the season on a high note, but are unable to stay in flow for the entirety. Injuries to star players have been a major storyline over the last few seasons. […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates swung and missed on one of their biggest free agent targets this Major League Baseball offseason, in Eugenio Suarez. Suarez whiffed on an offer from the Pirates, to go ahead and sign with the Cincinnati Reds for one season. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal is trying to understand what went wrong for Pittsburgh. […]

The newest member of the Cincinnati Reds is trying to make the most of his second opportunity with the team. Veteran slugger Eugenio Suarez signed a one-year deal with the club in free agency. Suarez says he’s trying to keep his expectations at a realistic level. “I’m here now to help this team. Not to […]

The Cincinnati Reds picked up a big-time hitter when they recently signed Eugenio Suarez in free agency. Cincinnati is working to return to the postseason in 2026, and the team’s president of baseball operations thinks Suarez can help. “To bring a guy in that’s a middle of the order bat, hit 49 homers, he’s a […]

The Houston Astros are prepping for the 2026 season and are expected to remain elite with a playoff-caliber roster. The Astros are on the verge of potentially losing Framber Valdez to another team in free agency; however, the starting rotation is good enough not to lose much of a step. The Astros are avoiding arbitration […]

As the Los Angeles Angels are preparing to begin their Kurt Suzuki era, the franchise has been hoarding reclamation projects. Their latest signing comes in the form of a past Cincinnati Reds infielder. The Angels have signed Jeimer Candelario to a minor league contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He will make […]

The New York Yankees are scanning MLB Free Agency for a right-handed spark, and Paul Goldschmidt has emerged as a serious name in the latest talks. Goldschmidt to Yankees rumors picked up speed after Jon Heyman revealed New York’s growing list of targets. The Bronx lineup leans heavily left-handed. The front office wants balance. It […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been involved in an awkward situation this offseason with veteran slugger Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen is the long-time face of the club, who has played the bulk of his lengthy MLB career in Pittsburgh. The Pirates though have been slow to re-sign him this offseason, and that stalemate seems to be continuing. […]

The Cincinnati Reds made one of the most emotionally charged moves of the MLB offseason by reuniting with slugger and third baseman Eugenio Suarez, finalizing a one-year, $15 million agreement late Sunday night. The Reds pursued the deal to address a long-standing need for middle-of-the-order power. The 34-year-old veteran arrives after a resurgent 2025 season […]

The Baltimore Orioles entered the offseason searching for direction after a 75–87 finish, a sharp turn following a second-place AL East finish in 2024 and a 101-win division title in 2023 that forced the organization to confront its leadership gap. The Orioles organizational shift became clear when The Exit 52 Podcast shared a clip on […]

The Athletics are coming off a 76-win season that featured an electric offense in 2025. Still calling a minor league park in Sacramento home, the A’s have to improve their pitching to make any run at the playoffs this season. The Athletics have been quiet in MLB free agency, but they should end it by […]

After missing the boat to the MLB postseason for four years in a row, the Cincinnati Reds finally tasted the playoffs again in the 2025 campaign after winning 83 games and finishing third in the National League Central Division. Although they failed to move past the National League Wild Card Round, where they ran into […]

Barring an unforeseen situation, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to be true competitors in 2026. Still, they want to show improvement from their 2025 struggles. The Rockies finished 43-119, posting their fewest wins in a non-COVID shortened season. Because of that, it’s difficult to attract many big name free agents to Colorado. They were able […]

The Cincinnati Reds have made their free agency splash, signing slugger Eugenio Suarez to a one-year contract. Suarez spent seven years with the Reds from 2015-2022, smashing 189 homers in that span. After a great playoff run with the Seattle Mariners, there was not much of a market for Suarez. ESPN’s Jeff Passan broke the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are entering the 2026 season in a precarious position. They have a brand new manager in Kurt Suzuki. However, he’ll be facing a difficult task in trying to turn Los Angeles’ fortunes around. The Angels haven’t qualified for the postseason since 2014. They have finished last in the AL West each […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have remained active all offseason, bringing in players like Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn. However, the Pirates were unable to secure one of their biggest free agency targets. Third baseman Kazuma Okamoto signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a four-year, $60 million contract. Pittsburgh was hyped as a potential Okamoto suitor […]

The Seattle Mariners were one game away from competing for their first ever World Series title. Now, the franchise is looking to go on an even deeper playoff run. The Mariners made a big free agency splash when they re-signed first baseman Josh Naylor. Furthermore, when healthy, Seattle should have one of the most feared […]

The San Francisco Giants and infielder Luis Arraez have reportedly agreed on a contract, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the deal is worth $12 million. Arraez has been one of the best contact hitters in baseball, but batting average is not valued in today’s game like it once […]

The New York Yankees have made it clear they are mostly content with rolling out the team they had in place before the offseason begin, which will also include a returning Gerrit Cole at some point. Apparently, though, there is one hole general manager Brian Cashman is looking to plug in before Opening Day. An […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are having another successful offseason after winning the 2025 World Series. One key signing in free agency was relief pitcher Edwin Diaz, who is expected to serve as the closer for L.A. in 2026. On Saturday, relief pitcher Tanner Scott revealed how he felt about the club acquiring Diaz. Scott, who […]

The San Francisco Giants approach spring training with a roster that appears complete on the surface, yet it still lacks key components. Overlapping pieces cram the lineup, and the rotation lacks a reliable bridge between the club’s top arms and the developmental pitchers. As the calendar compresses, that imbalance becomes harder to ignore. With pitchers […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks remain active in shaping their roster outlook as the organization continues evaluating potential upgrades ahead of the 2026 season. Despite having a strong core in place, Arizona’s front office has made it clear that the offseason is not yet complete. Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall addressed the team’s approach Friday while speaking at […]

The San Diego Padres are looking to return to the postseason in 2026. San Diego is trying to offset the loss of starting pitcher Dylan Cease, who left the team in free agency. Another free agent hurler, Framber Valdez, is being mentioned as a possible fit for the Padres. There’s a snag though that could […]

The Chicago White Sox are looking to rebuild for the 2026 season, after trading star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Chicago added a veteran outfielder through free agency on Saturday. The White Sox are coming to terms with free agent Austin Hays, per ESPN. Hays previously played for the Cincinnati Reds. “Hays, 30, hit 15 home […]

The Atlanta Braves added experienced pitching depth Friday with a low-risk move designed to balance flexibility and upside as spring training approaches. The Braves announced the signing of veteran left-handed pitcher Martin Perez to a minor league contract that includes a non-roster invitation to camp. The deal allows the club to evaluate Perez without using […]

The 2026 season is quickly approaching, and it appears the San Diego Padres are bringing in a veteran pitcher to add some depth to the roster. It’s a move that could bring plenty of experience to the team, as the club is making an effort to reach its third consecutive postseason appearance. Reports indicate that […]

After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the New York Mets have stayed active in re-defining their organization. In their latest move, the Mets have added some needed catching depth. New York has signed Austin Barnes to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, the team announced. It comes after the […]

Cody Bellinger made his stance clear this week as conversations around the 2026 World Baseball Classic begin to take shape. The New York Yankees slugger does not expect to suit up for Team USA, opting instead to prioritize his preparation for the upcoming season in the Bronx. Bellinger said his focus is firmly on the […]

The New York Yankees earned strong praise this offseason for a roster-building approach rooted in balance rather than excess. Multiple insiders have pointed to one decision that best reflects how the organization aligned short-term contention with long-term flexibility. The Yankees entered the winter needing to retain impact talent while addressing lineup balance and contact issues. […]

The San Diego Padres have had a quiet winter, not going after free agents nor being involved in any trades. Compared to the last few offseasons, that hasn’t been the case. The Padres are normally one of the more active teams in the league. The team resigned starter Michael King and signed Korean infielder Sung-Mung […]

The New York Yankees made another calculated roster adjustment Tuesday as the offseason picture starts to wrap up. A waiver claim involving pitching depth and corresponding roster moves reflects how the organization is finalizing its 40-man structure ahead of spring training. The move continues a broader offseason effort to stockpile flexible arms while preserving roster […]

The Los Angeles Angels continued reshaping their roster Tuesday with a low-risk pitching addition. The team added pitcher Osvaldo Bido through waivers in a move aimed at bolstering rotation stability. The Angels claimed the right-handed pitcher off waivers from the Miami Marlins, filling the final spot on the club’s 40-man roster as spring training approaches. […]

The Chicago Cubs have had a great offseason by bringing in third baseman Alex Bregman and keeping a majority of the core they had last season during a playoff run. The team is not done trying to improve. The Cubs clearly need starting pitching, and could get a good one by signing this former Arizona […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons since winning the National League pennant. Even adding Corbin Burnes last offseason, they could not get over the hump, partly thanks to his injury. They traded for Nolan Arenado and did not trade away Ketel Marte this offseason, setting themselves up for a run. But […]

The New York Yankees have had an oddly quiet offseason. Trent Grisham signed the qualifying offer, and they brought back Cody Bellinger on a big-money contract to reunite their elite outfield. They traded for Ryan Weathers, but many thought they would trade for another pitcher before spring. But with Freddy Peralta gone, the Yankees should […]

The Chicago Cubs made an underrated move when they signed Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract. Now, it has been revealed exactly how much the outfielder is set to earn on his new deal. Carlson will make $2 million if he reaches the major league roster, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. […]